Black Glass
Adapt or Die: Unveiling Society's Unasked Questions
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I got a question
I have a question
my father never had to ask
My father never had to inquire about these things
these kinds of things
Referring to certain situations or decisions
I don't think they
Those things didn't occur in the past
happened in the past
Reflecting on historical differences
I've been walking on the Straße
Walking on the street
strolling on the boulevard
Strolling on the boulevard
forgetting
Forgetting
long before
Long before
cold computing
Reference to emotionless calculation
you know they
Referring to those in control
they had the cards
They held the cards, indicating power
(Where do you go)
Questioning destination or purpose
swimming in a sea of indecision
Being uncertain and indecisive
(Somebody)
Someone removed the obstacle
unblocked the dam
Unknown individuals
they don't know who you or I am
They are unaware of us
(Now we)
Now we have the freedom for numerous changes
get to live
We can live our own lives
our own hundred revisions
Emphasizing the opportunity for change
we didn't ask
We didn't request it, but it's enough to make you cry
just enough to make you cry
Not seeking something, but it's emotional
didn't ask
Didn't ask, but the need to adapt or face consequences
adapt or die
Adaptation is necessary for survival
Black glass
Reference to a reflective material, perhaps symbolizing insight
I've seen things come
Witnessing events beyond what his father experienced
my father never saw pass
Things his father didn't witness
riding behind a red wheel
Describing a visual experience
only seeing streets under lights
Seeing streets illuminated at night
he'd say -
His father questioning the authority of certain individuals
Who are they
Questioning the identity of those in power
and who gave them the right?
Challenging the legitimacy of authority
Didn't ask
Not seeking something
No, we didn't ask
Emphasizing the lack of request for current circumstances
Didn't ask
Not asking, but the need to adapt or face consequences
- Gonna adapt or die
Stressing the importance of adaptation for survival
Go on, adapt or die
Encouraging adaptation or facing the consequences
just enough to make you cry
Not seeking something, but it's emotional
just enough
Just enough to evoke sadness
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